The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a Christmas bonus of N100,000 for workers, public servants, and pensioners in the state. This approval was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday night by the State Head of Service, George Nweke, and sent to news outlets. Nweke stated that the bonus is intended to help…
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has suspended Okpravero Ufuoma, an assistant superintendent of immigration II (ASI II), for soliciting money from a traveller. A video with the caption: ‘This is how immigration officers treat tourists in Nigeria’, has been making the round on social media. In the clip, the officer was seen asking for money…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Taiwo Yemitan, a 45-year-old suspected ritualist, who was found with a fresh human head and dismembered body parts of a female victim in the Lafenwa area of Abeokuta. SP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s spokesperson, announced the arrest in a statement released on Sunday, explaining that Yemitan was apprehended…
The Ibadan North FC hopeful and Pioneer Chairman Aare Latoosa LCDA, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji has Congratulated newly appointed Acting Chairman of the APC in Oyo state, Alh. Moshood Olaide Abass. In a statement made available to the Pressmen, Omo BAO also commended the State working committee of the party for upholding the cause of peace,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the operatives of the Nasarawa state police command have arrested a pregnant suspect for allegedly stealing a baby during a naming ceremony. In a statement on Sunday, the command’s public relations officer, Ramhan Nansel, also stated that another suspect was arrested for stealing three motorcycles. Mr Nansel wrote, “On 28/9/2024 at…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he has no regret for supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general elections. Prior to his ministerial appointment, he governed the oil-rich Rivers State for eight years under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform. He was later called by Tinubu to serve as FCT…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nollywood actress and media personality, Sharon Okpamen, has tragically passed away following childbirth. Movie producer Stanley Ontop announced the heartbreaking news on his official Instagram page on Saturday, 24th August, 2024. Sharon, an actress hailing from Edo State, reportedly fell into a coma after giving birth and sadly did not recover….
Happy New Year to Friends, Family and my wonderful constituents of Ibadan North Constituency 1! As we begin 2025, I want to assure you that I’ll continue to represent you with integrity, honor, and unwavering dedication. In the business of legislation and lawmaking, my commitment to your welfare and progress remains unshakeable. Building on the…
Emeka Beke, the reinstated Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has confirmed that 27 lawmakers who left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join APC in December 2023 are still members of the party. Beke made this statement while speaking to journalists after a court judgment in his favour on Monday….
The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended Private Bara’u Tajuddeen, a soldier with service number 22NA/82/3441, over alleged theft of military ammunition and anti-aircraft rounds. Tajuddeen, assigned to the 19 Special Force Brigade in Maiduguri, was detained at the Maiduguri motor park en route to Kano, reportedly attempting to sell the stolen weapons to bandits. According…